Proposed Legislation.

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Questions (37)

Pat Rabbitte

Question:

219 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the approval of the Attorney General was sought by her Department in regard to the subcontracting out to private firms of the drafting of legislation; the number of occasions on which such consent was given; if the Attorney General is satisfied with the drafting of legislation outside of her office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22692/04]

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Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ms Harney)

Since 1997, no primary legislation relating to the work of my Department has been drafted outside the Office of the Attorney General. There are currently no proposals to outsource the drafting of primary legislation for this term.